Monday, April 20, 2009

maker spot subscription giveaway

Giveaway #2This is a giveaway that all you Etsy sellers are going to loooove. Maker Spot is a company that allows you to create a blog that integrates your Etsy store, so your items for sale are always front and center.

Creator Tim Grahl says, “We started Maker Spot because our wives and a lot of their friends have Etsy stores and wanted to market them with a website, but didn’t know how to build one, and couldn’t afford to pay for one. What we wanted to do was create a service that would provide Etsy sellers their own easy to manage website that they could use to market their Etsy store. We also offer the ability to use your own domain name along with the URL we provide (yoursite.makerspot.com).”

The cool part is that it's super-duper easy to set up and maintain. With just your Etsy username you can select a template and you're off! Check out a couple of their current users here and here. Learn more about the company and their features--we think you'll be impressed with all the ways they can increase your business on Etsy.

Today's giveaway from Maker Spot is a 1-year subscription to their service. That's a $150 value!

To enter, please leave us a comment telling us what you sell on Etsy. Entries must be received by Sunday, April 26 at 11:59pm PST.

Another reason we love Maker Spot is their commitment to a great organization to Kiva.org. Jessica told me about this site a while ago and it is so amazing. Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs around the globe. You can lend as little as $25 and help someone in a developing country find economic independence and a better life for their family. And when your loan is repaid, you can turn around and lend it to someone else. Such an incredible idea.

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57 Responses to “maker spot subscription giveaway”

Wow, that's a very cool service! I'm entering, but if I win I will give the membership to my mom! She makes amazing felt food and stuffed "softies" and other sewn and handmade items! Her stuff is really great, and I'm sure she'd be ecstatic about a service like this!

what a great idea! i love it! i sell mommy bags/diaper bags, nursing covers, diaper clutches, burp cloths, snuggle blankies, onesies, zippered pouches, snack bags and the list is growing daily! i would LOVE to be able to showcase my shop on my blog! ;)

Wow - what awesome prize!! Fingers and toes crossed for this one!I sell Bunting fabric banners at giggleberry.etsy.com and have also just opened a second shop using my fabric 'of cuts' to make fabric backed gift tags at taggedbygiggleberry.etsy.com

Morning, As a special education teacher,mema to two grandchildren and an aspiring retirey who would love to, I was excited to learn about the Marker Spot. Time saver, efficient, and effective. Currenlty me etsy shop has children's items, handbags, anything fabric that I can create in my studio. My goal: make it semi-big on the internet so that I will have time to enjoy my family and my creative streak. Thanks...PatriciaB

Wow! That's a terrific service! I'm currently on 1000 Markets (as Stashmonkey) because I like their set-up better, but they don't get as much foot-traffic. I'd move my stuff over to etsy in a heartbeat if I won this! I sell decorative picture frames and trinket boxes, as well as some hand-knit items (mostly for baby).

I'm still tying to make a sell or two, however I have listed on my etsy my paintings, handmade cards, handbags, dog treats, dog toys, playdough, crayons, notebooks, bath scrubs, aprons, home decor items...and I plan to add new things often. www.lauraallmon.etsy.com I love to try to make new things, and share them with the world. This would be the best prize I could possibly win!

You have a great blog- I'm following it! Kiva is a great idea, what a wonderful concept. I sell Handcrafted items that include: custom quilted wedding albums,photo albums,eco-scrubbies (you'll have to check my website to figure out what those are. Hint: they're made w/plarn.... No help? LOL), I also have bath sets & barefoot sandals!

Very Cool Giveaway! I have looked at your site a couple times wondering if I should give it a try. I sell French Beaded Flowers, chain maille jewelry, bird nest pendants, & will be listing some cute wooden pendants soon! Thanks! :) ~Jessicawww.CreatingNature.etsy.com

This would be perfect! I am in the start up process with my "Meek and Chic" etsy shop:) I will be selling items for women that value modest but dont want to compromise style. Nursing covers, aprons, horpital gowns, and even a few things for the kiddos. This would be a great tool to help me get started!

i am getting my business up and running the next few months and THIS would be the most amazing way to do that! i want to start selling to bring in some money to HOPEFULLY start staying home with my sweet baby. i am going to sell custom baby letters, burpies, bibbies, blocks, taggie footballs and blankets, blankets and pillows!